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Welcome to PranaShanti Yoga Centre
Monday, September 27, 2010
Learn Sanskrit with Lynne Cardinal - This workshop is perfect for Yoga Teachers and Students wanting to deepen their knowledge to support their yoga and meditation practice - Sunday, October 3rd, 1:30PM to 5:30PM
Sanskrit is the sacred language of yoga and it's EASY to learn!
Sanskrit is the language of the ancient scriptures of India, including its spiritual and philosophical literature. It is also the language of mantras, sound vibrations that are integral to a successful meditation practice.
We will discuss its history and philosophical significance in the yoga tradition. We will look at the alphabet as the structure and foundation of this ancient language, along with pronunciation and meaning of Sanskrit phrases commonly used in yoga class.
At the end of the workshop you will:
- Be able to pronounce the language correctly;
- Understand the significance of the alphabet to support your yoga and meditation practice;
- Be able to read basic yogic scripture passages; and
- Understand Sanskrit words, their philosophical meaning and tools for meditation.
Discover the joy of the Sanskrit language and get inspired by its brilliant and practical philosophical system.
Cost: $110.00 per person.
About Your Teacher: Lynne Cardinal: Lynne has been teaching and giving lectures and seminars on subjects related to Stress Management, Yoga, Relaxation and Meditation for over 20 years in Canada, Europe and India. She studied Eastern Philosophy in India from where she received a Ph.D. in Eastern Philosophy. She lived in India for over 15 years, first studying then teaching at the Institute.
She is the co-author of several books and tapes on the philosophy of Yoga. Studying the scriptures directly from the Sanskrit, Lynne has created booklets and tapes on the philosophy of Yoga. Each Sanskrit verse is translated word-by-word and explained. This philosophy contains many direct meditation techniques plus insights into the workings of the human mind, as explained by the author of Yoga himself— Patanjali. Lynne studied with Sanskrit scholars and explored the Advait Vedantic tradition studying it directly from Sanskrit texts.
This workshop is part of the 2010 Hatha Teacher Teacher Training Program and are open to the public. Please register early to ensure your space.
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